The following excerpt is from United States v. Granton, 15-1645-cr, 15-1716-cr (2nd Cir. 2017):
"It has long been accepted that a person whose mental condition is such that he lacks the capacity to understand the nature and object of the proceedings against him, to consult with counsel, and to assist in preparing his defense may not be subjected to a trial." Drope v. Missouri, 420 U.S. 162, 171 (1975). To find a defendant competent to stand trial, a district court must find that the government has shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant has "(1) 'sufficient present ability to consult with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding' and (2)
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